law of nature that our scientific thinking tends toward…
““law of nature that our scientific thinking tends toward the truth, our morality toward the good, and maybe (though he doesn’t go this far) our tastes toward the beautiful.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human cognition seeks truth, morality, and beauty, though the pursuit of beauty is less certain.
In simple terms: People aim for truth, good, and beauty.
Cultivate appreciation for truth, goodness, and beauty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- art criticism
- public policy
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance truth and beauty?
- Can moral judgments be aesthetic?
Beauty is subjective and culturally variable.